9780714829845: The Art Book
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Now published in over 20 different languages and in mini, midi and hardback formats, it has received rave reviews from numerous newspapers and magazines and has made many appearances on the bestseller lists. Complemented by \u003ci\u003eThe 20th Century Art Book\u003c/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe American Art Book\u003c/i\u003e, its unique approach brings art alive. An A-Z guide to 500 great painters and sculptors from medieval to modern times, it debunks art-historical classifications by throwing together brilliant examples of all periods, schools, visions and techniques. Each artist is represented by a full-page colour plate of a definitive work, accompanied by explanatory and illuminating information on the image and its creator. Glossaries of artistic movements and technical terms are included, making this a valuable work of reference as well as a feast for the eyes. By breaking with traditional classifications, \u003ci\u003eThe Art Book\u003c/i\u003e represents a fresh and original approach to art: an unparalleled visual sourcebook and a celebration of our rich and multi-faceted culture.","webReviews":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;An anthology crackling with visual energy.\u0026quot;\u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eThe Times\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;A fat, fun volume.\u0026quot;\u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eNewsweek\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;This season's most interesting and accessible reference book.\u0026quot;\u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eHarper's Bazaar\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;Big, fun, well-designed guide to 500 favorite painters and sculptors.\u0026quot;\u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;A must for beginners and art critics alike - believe me!\u0026quot;\u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eWhat's On\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;The art book of the year.\u0026quot;\u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eArt and Craft Magazine\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;Beautifully designed. Thoroughly cross-referenced, the book presents a fresh perspective and is fantastic value.\u0026quot;\u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eThe Good Book Guide\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;\u003cem\u003eThe Art Book\u003c/em\u003e which succeeded in bringing an enormously convoluted subject matter to a mass audience without... compromise.\u0026quot;\u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eThe Inverness Courier\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;The ultimate art bluffer's book has arrived.\u0026quot;\u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eOptions\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;It's an illuminating way of looking at art; and hard to put down!\u0026quot;\u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eLeisure Painter\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;This is the perfect book... Something which you can buy and never regret. Dip into it occasionally and you\u0026#8217;ll emerge with a slight edge in Trivial Pursuit, but it can also take you by the hand and explain what can seem like a whole different world. Ten stars, or something.\u0026quot;\u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eOxford Student\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;As a visual source book, its first class and gives you a quick tour of art history without necessarily leaving your chair. If art is a new interest, it\u0026#8217;s a great place to start but it will also be welcomed by regular gallery goers and students of art history.\u0026quot;\u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eBrisbane News\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;It's so nicely executed that it's a pleasure to look at and flick through, and acts very well as a springboard to send you off to look for more of their work.\u0026quot;\u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eMail on Sunday\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;A new way of looking at art.\u0026quot;\u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eYorkshire Evening Press\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;Presents a fresh perspective for those new to the study of art.\u0026quot;\u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eThe Good Book Guide\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;As close to perfection as you'll get.\u0026quot;\u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eThe Bookseller\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;Brilliantly eccentric.\u0026quot;\u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eMarie Claire\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","webShortDescription":"An introduction to 500 artists from medieval to modern times."}